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This Week’s Service Schedule
Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
The altar flowers are given by Joan & Steve Natoli
in celebration of their October birthdays
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Saturday, October 17
5 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Celtic Tradition in the Chapel
Sunday, October 18
8 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Sanctuary
10 a.m. Choral Eucharist in the Sanctuary
livestreamed
Morning & Evening Prayer Services
8:40-9:10 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
in the Chapel or via Zoom
5-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
in the Chapel or via Zoom
Thursday, October 22
12 p.m. Midday Healing Eucharist in the Chapel
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An Act of Love
The Rev. Mother Nina Bacas
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I heard Fr. Jacob’s sermon four times this past weekend. Each time, my favorite part was his comparing our stewardship pledges to a wedding registry. We give a wedding gift not out of obligation, but out of our love.
I heard this love as our stewardship captains spoke last weekend at each service. I heard of the specialness of our church, and how they want it to continue and grow—not only for themselves, but for future generations.
Thanks be to God, we are no longer in a postpandemic existential crisis—we are healthy and growing. But we do not have a large endowment to rest on. Every year, we must raise the funding to run the church. These funds come from you and from renting our spaces to outside groups. It’s as simple as that.
Our 2027 Stewardship campaign is off to a great start. Already, we have $182,400 in pledges. As your act of love for St. Bart’s, please prayerfully consider what you can pledge for 2027, and return your pledge card to our church office or submit your pledge online. We all thank you!
Mother Nina+
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Adult Forum
Trauma & Spirituality, Part 2
Sunday, October 18, 9 a.m., Chapel
Join us this Sunday for the second in a three-part forum series on trauma and spirituality, led by Fr. Frank Muñoz. In this second session, we will look at Christianity and the Resurrection narrative of the Gospel of John. What does the Christian narrative teach us about how to understand trauma?
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Monthly Food Drive for St. Bart’s Sunday Distribution
Every month, let’s supplement our Free Farmers Market with common food items that our clients are requesting! We need single-family-sized packages that are easy to distribute. In October, please bring:
- Canned protein
- Rice
- Beans
- Cooking oil
You can drop off items on Sunday mornings or during church office hours. Thank you for your generous support of our neighbors in need.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Feeding San Diego
Sundays, 9:30-10 a.m. & 1:30-4 p.m., MPR
We’ve all heard the adage “Many hands make light work.” That’s as true as always for our Free Farmers Market at St. Bart’s! Please consider signing up for just one or two shifts. We’re looking for more volunteers to keep our food distribution running smoothly, especially as we head into the busy season ahead. Any questions? Email feedingsandiego@stbartschurch.org or just sign up—we’ll help you with everything you need when you join us.
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The Labyrinth: An Ancient Tradition
The labyrinth we are installing on the patio outside the chapel is part of a tradition, both sacred and secular, that goes back centuries. Labyrinths first appeared in Christian life in the 4th century CE in North Africa, and by the 12th century could be found in churches across Europe. In the 20th century the popularity of labyrinths revived, with thousands in churches and other contemplative spaces worldwide. Today, churches of various denominations encourage people to walk the labyrinth during Lent and Advent.
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New Church Membership Software
If you haven’t already, please get set up on St. Bart’s new membership database, Realm Connect! Just follow the instructions in this video guide; be sure and complete the initial setup on a desktop or laptop. Then you can either download the Realm app (available for iOS and Android) on your smartphone or go to onrealm.org on your computer.
A volunteer will be available after every worship service to answer any questions. You can also reach out to our bookkeeper, Joelene, or our office manager, Claudia.
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Thank You, Acolytes!
A heartfelt thanks to our youth who completed acolyte training on October 11! Members of this vital ministry participate with clergy and other lay ministers in worship services at St. Bart’s. They carry the cross, candles, and Gospel book in the procession, and also assist with setting the altar table and other liturgical duties during the services.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
Tijuana House Build
Saturday, October 17, 9 a.m.
On October 17, St. Bart’s will once again team up with Incarnation Lutheran to build a house for a much-deserving family in Tijuana. Please mark your calendars and contact JD Cowart if you’re interested in joining or would like more information.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
St. Bart’s Interfaith Feeding Ministry Needs Occasional Volunteers!
We need a few more people to occasionally serve meals to residents in various Interfaith Community Services programs in Escondido. Shifts are 3-5:30 p.m. on the first, third, or fifth Sunday of the month. Volunteers are currently needed on October 18 (1), November 1 (1), November 15 (1), and November 29 (2). To sign up, contact Jill Henderson.
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Altar Guild Meeting—New Volunteers Welcome!
Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m., Sanctuary
The Altar Guild is looking for new members! If you’re interested, come to the next Altar Guild meeting on Saturday, October 24, to find out more about how to serve God and our church in this important behind-the-scenes ministry. Morning snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information, contact Nancy Peterson, (858) 705-3889.
Current Altar Guild members: Please join us to reconnect and prepare for the church’s busy season; we will be signing up for the next three months of services.
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Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 25, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Lower Parking Lot
Our annual Trunk or Treat is coming up! Folks who plan to decorate their cars, facilitate a game, and/or pass out candy are requested to arrive between 2:30 and 3:15 p.m. in the lower parking lot to prepare for the event. If you’d like to host a trunk, contact welcome@stbartschurch.org.
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ST. BART’S MUSIC SERIES:
Brahms German Requiem
Sunday, November 1, 4 p.m., Sanctuary
Join director John-Luke Addison and the St. Bart’s Community Chorus on All Saints’ Day, November 1, for their performance of Johannes Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem). One of the great masterpieces of the choral repertoire, the requiem offers a message of comfort and hope to the living rather than mourning for the dead. Presented in Brahms’ own four-hand piano accompaniment, this intimate version preserves the work’s profound emotional depth and musical grandeur while allowing the text and choral writing to shine with remarkable clarity. Tickets $20 ($10 for students), available in advance at the St. Bart’s Music website.
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Submit Names for the Necrology
Our Brahms Requiem concert will include a reading of the necrology in commemoration of All Souls’ Day. If you would like to submit any names of those who have passed away in the past year, please send them to John-Luke Addison by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 25.
Parishioners are also invited to bring photos or mementos of loved ones to place on the altar of remembrance in the narthex during services on All Souls’ weekend, October 31–November 1.
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Veterans Day Lunch
Wednesday, November 11, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Sanctuary
Calling all veterans and active duty military, and family members! Please join us on Wednesday, November 11, for a luncheon celebrating your service. RSVP to Nancy Peterson, (858) 705-3889.
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Newcomers Brunch
Sunday, November 15, 11:15 a.m., Church Office
Greetings, St. Bart’s newcomers and those recently returning! We invite you to our next newcomers brunch on Sunday, November 15. It’s a time for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us, all while enjoying a delicious brunch. Childcare will be provided.
Please RSVP to Mother Nina and also indicate any food intolerances. All are welcome—we hope to see you there!
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Come & Experience Cursillo!
February 18-21, 2027, Julian
Cursillo—meaning “a short course in Christianity”—began in post–Civil War Spain as a way to renew faith and Christian community. Since then, it has spread around the world, touching lives and strengthening the Church.
Cursillo candidates are invited to attend an all-expenses-paid weekend to learn about the Cursillo movement and, most importantly, experience the love, warmth, and welcome of the Cursillistas—people who have previously participated in Cursillo. Our next Cursillo weekend will be February 18-21, 2027. Come and discover how a weekend of faith, fellowship, and Christian love can make a difference in your spiritual journey!
Interested in learning more? Contact your parish representative, Christine Attoun.
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October Coffee Hour Hosts
Last Names F-L
Coffee hour at St. Bart’s is about more than just a kind treat—it’s a way for us to embody our hospitality. This month, if your last name starts with F-L, it’s your turn to host! Bring whatever sweet or savory nibble the Spirit moves you to share (cut into serving-sized pieces, please).
Note: You can borrow a plate or platter from the MPR kitchen so you don’t have to worry about retrieving your own plate later.
Questions? Contact Widney Hawthorne.
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Prayers & Squares Quilt Ministry
Prayers & Squares offers prayer quilts to all people who are in crisis and need prayer. Before requesting a quilt, please check with the recipient to see if they will accept a prayer quilt, and ask them for the specific words of prayer they would like prayed over the quilt.
To request a prayer quilt, call the church office, (858) 487-2159, or email Holly Gray.
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The Learning Treehouse Preschool
The Learning Treehouse Preschool, located on the St. Bart’s campus, offers play-based education for children 18 months to 6 years old, with a maximum of 12 children per classroom. It’s a loving, nurturing environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically, all while having a blast! Call the school at (858) 282-7670 to find out more about its programs or to schedule a tour.
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Prayer Cycle
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: The clergy and people of All Saints’, Vista.
In our Military Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: Naval Medical Center, San Diego.
In the Cycle of Prayer for the worldwide Anglican Communion, we pray for: The Anglican Church of Canada; the Diocese of Calcutta – the Church of North India (United); the Diocese of Caledonia – the Anglican Church of Canada; the Diocese of Calgary – the Anglican Church of Canada; the Diocese of California – The Episcopal Church; the Diocese of Northern California – The Episcopal Church; the Diocese of Cameroon – the Church of the Province of West Africa.
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Weekly Ministries
Mondays
- 6 p.m. Study Before the Sermon - Church Office or Zoom - Contact Jake Solis
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6 p.m. Scouts - Sanctuary - Contact Mike Jewett
- 6-8 p.m. CAT (Cats, Art & Tea): Multigenerational art event to benefit rescue kitties! - All individuals 10+ years welcome; if younger than 16, must be accompanied by an adult - MPR - Contact Gaby Waldorf
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7-8 p.m. Handbell Ensemble - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact Anna Lettang
Tuesdays
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7:30 a.m. Tuesday Morning Book Review - Starbucks (12469 Rancho Bernardo Rd., San Diego, CA 92128) - Contact Jerry Blanton
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10:30-11:30 a.m. Chair Yoga & Meditation - MPR - First class free - Contact Lisa Oakes for pricing
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Noon. Wisdom Circle - 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month - MPR - Contact Shirley Bunch
- 12:15-1 p.m. (approx.) Wisdom Circle Makes Lunches for Interfaith - 3rd Tuesday of the month - MPR - Contact Shirley Bunch
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1-3 p.m. Quilting Ministry - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month - Ed Building, Quilt Room - Contact Holly Gray
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5 p.m. Centering Prayer - Zoom - Contact Parth Domke
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6-7:30 p.m. Fiber Arts Group - 1st Tuesday of the month - Sanctuary - Contact fiberarts@stbartschurch.org
Wednesdays
Thursdays
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8-10 a.m. Food Bank Delivery to St. Luke’s - Contact Jerry Blanton
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5:30-6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir School - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact Tim McLellan
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6:30-8:30 p.m. Parish Choir - Ed Building, Music Room - Contact John-Luke Addison
Fridays
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7:45-9 a.m. Men’s Ministry - Location TBA each week - Contact Andrew Horne or Mike Jewett
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12:30-2:30 p.m. Daughters of the King - 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month - Ed Building, DOK Room (basement) - Contact Sandy Morrison
Sundays
- 9-9:45 a.m. Adult Forum - MPR - Led by various ministries and guests
- 9-9:45 a.m. Youth Forum - Ed Building - Mother Nina Bacas
- 9-9:45 a.m. Sunday School- Ed Building - Father Jacob Robling
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1 p.m. Eucharist Service - 1st Sunday of the month - Casa de las Campanas, Assisted Living Activities Room - Contact Nancy Peterson
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1 p.m. Eucharist Service - 2nd Sunday of the month - Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Theater Room - Contact Nancy Peterson
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